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Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

by Olivia Jackson 1,*
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FCMICS  2020 2(1):8; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414
Received: 20 February 2020 / Accepted: 26 March 2020 / Published Online: 14 April 2020
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The title "Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" encapsulates the interconnectedness of creative industries with the broader objectives outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper explores the dynamic relationship between creativity and sustainability within the context of the creative industries. It argues that these industries, which include sectors such as design, film, music, and digital media, have a significant role to play in achieving the SDGs. The paper first provides an overview of the creative industries and their multifaceted contributions to the global economy. It then delves into the SDGs, highlighting their relevance to sustainable development and the urgent need for transformative change. The analysis reveals that creative industries can act as both a driver and a responder to the SDGs. By fostering innovation, promoting cultural diversity, and contributing to the arts and culture sector, creative industries can contribute to economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental preservation. The paper further examines case studies to illustrate how various creative industries are implementing strategies that align with the SDGs. It concludes with recommendations for policymakers and industry stakeholders on how to leverage the creative sectors to achieve sustainable development objectives.

Keywords: Creative Industries; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Economic Growth; Social Inclusion; Environmental Preservation.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Jackson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Jackson, O. (2020). Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2(1), 8. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414
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Jackson, O. Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2020, 2, 8. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414
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Jackson O. Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2020, 2(1):8. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414
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Jackson, Olivia 2020. "Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 2, no.1:8. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414

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Jackson, O. Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2020, 2, 8. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414
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Jackson O. Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2020, 2(1):8. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414
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Jackson, O. (2020). Creative Industries and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2(1), 8. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200414

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